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1st Shift Weekend Maintenance Technician I

Marzetti · Columbus, OH

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Marzetti (food & beverage) in Columbus, OH.

Tools it names
5S, FDA / GMP, Welding, EHS / safety

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in Ohio: typical posted base $58k–$75k.

Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 202 maintenance technician openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 211 other live reliability postings in Ohio.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $71k–$107k, from 10 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • PLC 49%
  • ✓ Team leadership 42%
  • ✓ Welding 34%
  • Root cause 22%

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Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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Responsibilities

→ What You'll Do Evaluates and identifies potential electrical/mechanical problems; repairs and maintains electrical/mechanical machinery and equipment. Evaluates and identifies potential pneumatic, hydraulic, HVAC and plumbing problems; repairs and maintains pneumatic, hydraulic, HVAC and plumbing systems both inside and outside the plant. Installs new and/or relocates old equipment. Performs all needed repairs and maintenance to buildings and grounds. Welds all types of metal with all types of welders, especially using a TIG welder with a stainless steel sanitary argon purge. Cleans and repairs boilers. Maintains preventative maintenance and other required records. Sets up and uses the lathe vertical mill properly and safely. Operates all plant equipment. Repairs or replaces variable speed drives, speed reducers, vacuum pumps, product pumps and associated utilities. Maintains company standards for cleanliness, safety and productivity in the plant area. Participates in all major project improvements. Coordinates maintenance personnel in their assigned work area and organizes team meetings with all coworkers. Ensures compliance to quality, food safety, 5S, OSHA, and HACCP support programs; assures conformity to all company, customer, & government standards. #TMZ23

Qualifications

→ What You'll Bring Must be able to successfully pass an oral and written test to demonstrate knowledge and skills required of the position. Must have demonstrated competency as a Maintenance Mechanic Level II in a food manufacturing environment. Strong problem-solving abilities. Advanced mechanical aptitude, basic math skills and ability to use basic gauges and measuring tools. High school diploma or GED. Working Condidtions/Environment Works in a manufacturing environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, read, sit, stand, walk, climb, crouch, lift, reach, grasp and bend while moving about the facility. Must be able to move 75 pounds a distance of 25 feet or more at various frequencies and or intervals. Must be able to stand for an 8 – 10 hour shift (sometimes longer) with regular breaks while performing repetitive tasks. May be required to work overtime and/or weekends as needed. The employee may be exposed to non-ambient temperatures, odors, dust, oil, slippery floors, moving parts/equipment. The noise level is loud in the plant. Ear protection, eye/face protection, hair/beard nets, steel-toed/slip-resistant shoes, and gloves are required as necessary in accordance with company GMP and safety standards. About Us The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti® dressings and dips, New York Bakery™ garlic breads, and Sister Schubert’s® dinner rolls, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden® dressings, Chick-fil-A® sauces and dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings® sauces, Arby’s® sauces, Subway® sauces, and Texas Roadhouse® steak sauces and frozen rolls. Our foodservice business supplies sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta to many of the top restaurant chains in the United States. At Marzetti, our mission is to make every meal better through high-quality, flavorful food. Led by our purpose, to nourish growth with all that we do, our team members are dedicated to creating great tasting food and cultivating deep and lasting relationships.

Evaluates and identifies potential electrical/mechanical problems; repairs and maintains electrical/mechanical machinery and equipment. Evaluates and identifies potential pneumatic, hydraulic, HVAC and plumbing problems; repairs and maintains pneumatic, hydraulic, HVAC and plumbing systems both inside and outside the plant. Installs new and/or relocates old equipment. Performs all needed repairs and maintenance to buildings and grounds. Welds all types of metal with all types of welders, especially using a TIG welder with a stainless steel sanitary argon purge. Cleans and repairs boilers. Maintains preventative maintenance and other required records. Sets up and uses the lathe vertical mill properly and safely. Operates all plant equipment. Repairs or replaces variable speed drives, speed reducers, vacuum pumps, product pumps and associated utilities. Maintains company standards for cleanliness, safety and productivity in the plant area. Participates in all major project improvements. Coordinates maintenance personnel in their assigned work area and organizes team meetings with all coworkers. Ensures compliance to quality, food safety, 5S, OSHA, and HACCP support programs; assures conformity to all company, customer, & government standards. #TMZ23

Must be able to successfully pass an oral and written test to demonstrate knowledge and skills required of the position. Must have demonstrated competency as a Maintenance Mechanic Level II in a food manufacturing environment. Strong problem-solving abilities. Advanced mechanical aptitude, basic math skills and ability to use basic gauges and measuring tools. High school diploma or GED.

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Overview Provides for the maintenance and repair of the plant’s machinery, grounds, buildings and equipment. This is the third level position in the maintenance classification and is expected to perform the job functions under minimal or no supervision. Shift Hours: Friday - Sunday (5:00 AM - 5:00 PM). Training to take place on 1st Shift.

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